Jeff Coetzee defeated Jared Palmer 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the Mexico 1 Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jared Palmer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jeff Coetzee claimed a first win over Jared Palmer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | Mexico 1 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Jared Palmer | 6-2 6-4 |
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